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Full Day Private Dubai City Tour: Traditional to Modern
4.7
24 Ratings
Dubai
Experience the best of traditional and modern Dubai on a full-day private city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, delve into the city’s rich culture and history, and marvel at the stunning architecture of the Burj Khalifa.
Experience the best of traditional and modern Dubai on a full-day private city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, delve into the city’s rich culture and history, and marvel at the stunning architecture of the Burj Khalifa.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dubai Marina - A scenic waterfront area built around an artificial marina, Dubai Marina features luxurious residential buildings, hotels, and shopping centers. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the Marina Walk, admire the yachts at the yacht club, or shop at the Marina Mall.
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah - A traditional Arabian market situated within…
- Dubai Marina - A scenic waterfront area built around an artificial marina, Dubai Marina features luxurious residential buildings, hotels, and shopping centers. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the Marina Walk, admire the yachts at the yacht club, or shop at the Marina Mall.
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah - A traditional Arabian market situated within the expansive Madinat Jumeirah Resort complex. Souk Madinat Jumeirah provides an authentic shopping experience with its narrow alleyways, wind towers, and waterways. The souk also offers breathtaking views of Burj Al Arab, one of Dubai’s renowned landmarks.
- Burj Al Arab - One of the world’s most iconic structures, the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab is a symbol of luxury and opulence. Although entry into the hotel is restricted to guests, visitors can admire the structure from the outside and capture memorable photos.
- Ain Dubai - Ain Dubai, also known as the Dubai Eye, is a massive observation wheel located on Bluewaters Island. Standing at 250 meters tall, it is the world’s largest Ferris wheel. Ain Dubai offers spectacular views of Dubai’s skyline, including famous landmarks such as Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah.
- Sheikh Zayed Road - One of Dubai’s busiest thoroughfares, Sheikh Zayed Road is a hub of skyscrapers, commercial and residential buildings, and shopping centers. The road offers stunning views of Dubai’s cityscape, especially at night.
- Jumeirah Beach - A white sand beach stretching along the coast of Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach offers stunning views of the Persian Gulf and the Burj Al Arab. The public beach is equipped with showers, changing rooms, sun loungers, and several food outlets.
- Jumeirah Mosque - Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai is a stunning example of Islamic architecture. While visitors can explore the beauty of traditional architecture, it is one of the most photographed landmarks in the city. Take a brief stop here for 10-15 minutes and capture its beauty from the outside, admiring the intricate details and grandeur of this iconic structure.
- Palm Jumeirah - Palm Jumeirah is a breathtaking man-made island in Dubai shaped like a palm tree. It boasts luxurious resorts, exquisite dining options, and upscale shopping destinations. Take a stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf. A must-see attraction for any visitor to Dubai.
- Atlantis, The Palm - You will also Visit Atlantis the Palm which features stunning architecture and is a popular destination for tourists seeking a blend of upscale hospitality and unique entertainment experiences. Click photos here and flex on your social platforms!
- The Dubai Mall - The world’s largest mall, The Dubai Mall, provides visitors with endless shopping options, from high-end luxury brands to popular chain stores. It also features an aquarium, a skating rink, and a spectacular light show with the Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - Located within The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offer visitors a chance to witness a vast array of marine life up close through its unique underwater tunnel. There are also several interactive experiences such as shark dives and glass-bottom boat tours.
In this tour visitors can take pictures from the outside. For enjoying tunnel and other aquarium things that ticket cost is extra.
- Dubai Frame - The Dubai Frame, a stunning architectural landmark, offers breathtaking views of both old and new Dubai. Standing at 150 meters, it features a glass bridge connecting its two towers, providing a unique perspective of the city’s transformation. This tour includes a photo stop at the Dubai Frame, allowing you to capture its impressive structure.
- Meena Bazaar - One of Dubai’s oldest markets, Meena Bazar is known for its bargain shopping options. Visitors can find everything from electronics to clothes, spices, and souvenirs. The market offers a unique glimpse into traditional Arabic culture and hospitality.
- Dubai Gold Souk - Dubai’s Gold Souks are a maze of small shops selling gold and other precious metals. Located in Deira, the souks offer an array of jewelry designs ranging from traditional to modern. Visitors can negotiate prices with them shopkeepers, making it an interactive shopping experience. The souks also offer an authentic glimpse into Dubai’s gold trade history.
- Bur Dubai Abra Station - A traditional way to explore Dubai’s old town, the Bur Dubai Abra Boat Station offers visitors a chance to cruise along Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden boat called an abra. The ride allows passengers to soak in the sights and sounds of old Dubai.
What's Included
- Comprehensive tour of both old and modern Dubai
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfortable travel
- Bottled water provided
- Includes ticket for Abra Boat ride
- Customizable tour upon request
- Multiple iconic photostops: Jumeirah Beach, Atlantis, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater…
- Comprehensive tour of both old and modern Dubai
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfortable travel
- Bottled water provided
- Includes ticket for Abra Boat ride
- Customizable tour upon request
- Multiple iconic photostops: Jumeirah Beach, Atlantis, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Marina, Souk Madinat, and Burj Khalifa
- Visit notable landmarks: Palm Jumeirah, Qasar Al Jumeirah Gold Horses, 2nd December Street, Jumeriah Road, Gold Souq, Jumeriah Mosque, Dubai Mall, Old Dubai Meena Bazar, and Burj Al Arab Hotel
What's Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal Expense
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal Expense
Additional Information
Explore Dubai’s must-see attractions on this comprehensive full-day private tour. Experience the city’s blend of traditional and modern sights, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include a traditional abra boat ride with included admission, a visit to the Dubai Aquarium, and photo opportunities at the Burj Khalifa and…
Explore Dubai’s must-see attractions on this comprehensive full-day private tour. Experience the city’s blend of traditional and modern sights, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include a traditional abra boat ride with included admission, a visit to the Dubai Aquarium, and photo opportunities at the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach.
Enjoy a private, customizable half-day tour of Dubai’s top sights by vehicle.
Relax with convenient round-trip pickup and drop-off from your hotel accommodation.
Learn more with insights and background information from your personal licensed tour guide.
Travel in comfort in an air conditioned vehicle.
Location
Dubai Marina
Al Marsa St
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(24 Ratings)
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Melisa
Oct 7, 2024
Phenomenal - Our tour guide was sensational!!! He was very knowledgeable and constantly interacted with us. He made us feel as if we were a part of his family. Most tour guides provide bottle water at room temperature. He had a cooler with cold iced water waiting for us after every destination. He even took the time to take us to places that was not a part of the original tour. It is the little details that made our experience all the more better. I would give him 10 stars if I could! highly recommend Ali.
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Rachelcf4188gm
Dec 11, 2023
Great itinerary and Guide - Itinerary was great and covered most of the places on our list. Our Tour guide Ali was excellent and took us to many great photo places.
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Ismapeten
Dec 11, 2023
Excellent Service and flexibility to meet our needs - We had few time to visit Dubai, because travelling bt cruise, and we decided to book a private tour.
In this case, form the begining, we have full flexibility to meet what we wanted, and spent a very good day visiting de major attractions of our interest.
I travel with chindren, and it's specially important that they like the tour, in order than they don't get bored. In this case, the liked a lot.
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Robin
Oct 22, 2023
Not Disappointed - Muhammad Al-Blooshi was our guide and was excellent. He showed us parts of the city we would never have seen. He also gave us a lot of insight into the history and culture of the country. I would highly recommend him.
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Petrecostinel_b
Feb 16, 2023
Amazing Tour - We had a great road trip thru the city, and we were lucky to be guided by Ali.
The city is impressive, and Ali helps us with lots of pictures.
It s so amazing that you did not realize when time flies.
I truly recommend this city tour.
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Sybil_k
Dec 7, 2022
Good, its give you total... - Good, its give you total vision of the city.
Especially famous places,i really enjoyed the experience
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H449jjomarg
Nov 24, 2022
Pleasant and knowledgeable - Great tour, great guide, knowledgeable, pleasant and accommodating.
Even checked in the next day to see that we were fine and enjoyed our tour!
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Muhammadrp91qn
Sep 13, 2022
Excellent - Very nice service great tour to spend full day next level. Nice to meet Mr Waqas nice guy ,friendly knowledgable
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Gary_n
Dec 9, 2022
Comprehensive tour... - Comprehensive tour covering everything on itinerary. But only 6 hrs, not "full day". Only real negative was guide's accent was pretty thick and we had trouble understanding his English at times.
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Darrenl639
Nov 19, 2022
Worst Tour Ever Worldwide - We have taken many private tours around the world and this now ranks as the absolute worst we’ve had. In fact, there are only 2 times in our history that we would flat out recommend you not take any tours from a company, but unfortunately that now includes Dubai Tourism Services.
Should have probably bailed at the start when the first bullet on the tour list was questionable. We were not picked up in an appropriate vehicle for 6 guests as it was a basic mini-van where 2 people had to sit in 3rd row (usually reserved for kids). The left side door stopped working part way through, making loading even more complicated, so he later substituted an SUV with even less 3rd row leg room and a very cramped back seat. As for a professional English speaking guide, it was far from there. His English was not great and he struggled to understand questions. Despite repeated requests, he barely talked loud enough to be heard in the back seat, let alone the 3rd row. At locations he just walked well ahead of the rest and when he did provide info, rarely waited for whole group to catch up.
The tour itself lacked much of interest. It is basically a checklist of the items included on the tour description. Most are photo stops – which often meant stopping the car on the road (not always parking around) for 5 minutes. Quite a production to get us all in and out, based on the vehicle. At some points we were dropped and then he drove around, as he couldn’t actually stay there. Perhaps there isn’t much to really see in Dubai beyond the mall and Burj Khalifa.
The tour indicates it is customizable, but in fact the driver appeared to feel the objective was not the experience of the guests but rather hitting every item on the list as quickly as possible. Perhaps he was a bus driver previously, with a schedule to keep. Tour started at 10am and at about 12:30pm, we asked about stopping for a bathroom break and opportunity to get a quick bite. He told us the best opportunity would be at the mall food court and we’d be there soon. Turns out, he still had the tour schedule to keep so we waited another 1 ½ hours for a break.
Overall, perhaps the tour showed all Dubai has to offer. However, Dubai Tourism Services provided a very negative customer experience. We have heard from friends who also used them 2 days later that our experience was not an isolated one.
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